Kozhuvallur (Kozhuvalloor)is a small village in the Chengannur taluk of Alappuzha district in India. It is situated about 10 km south of the town of Chengannur and about 8 km northwest of Pandalam. The road to Kozhuvallur from Chengannur deviates at Chammathu Mukku on the Chengannur-Mavelikkara Road before Kodukulanji. From the Pandalam side, the road to Kozhuvallur branches at Kulanada on the Main Central (MC) Road. Administratively, Kozhuvallur lies under the jurisdiction of Mulakkuzha Panchayat. It is separated from the nearbyVenmony village by a large strip of paddy field called Changapadam. The physical features of the area follow the typical midland geographical pattern of Kerala, consisting of lush vegetation, fertile wet fields, and hilly terrain.

]Demographics

The name Kozhuvallur may be described as signifying a "Village of Peasants". Indeed, the village has a significant population of farmers and is famous for good quality betel leaf, arecanut, banana,rubber and tapioca. In addition to farming, many villagers have traveled to the Gulf countries after the Gulf boom to make their living, and many younger residents have joined the Indian Army and Border Security Force.

The western side of Kozhuvallur is a comparatively affluent area, and has recently been settled predominantly by Syrian Christians from Venmony and Kodukulanji. Hindus form the majority in the eastern regions of the village. The village's castes include Ezhava, Nair,Viswakarma, Pulaya, and Kurava.

Major Landmarks

Kozhuvalloor Devi Temple is an ancient place of worship for the Hindus. The grand celebration of Kumbha Karthika, an important festival at the Devi Temple during the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February-March) is an occasion for rejoicing at the village. Villagers also worship in the Guru Mandirams commemorating the Saint, Sri Narayana Guru. The Roman Catholic Church of the Latin Rite is a striking landmark with its majestic granite stone structure. St. George Public School (http://stgeorgepublicschool.org/)situated near the St. George's Orthodox Church( www.stgeorgeorthodoxchurchkvlr.ning.com) on the Kalathra Hills imparts school education in the CBSE stream.